Recently had 10 upper porcelain veneers. The veneers are rubbing up against the insides of my cheeks and lower lip. The area is tender. The tissue is raw and sores are beginning to form. The sores are similar to canker sores like you get when wearing braces. It becomes very painful to talk or to eat. Is this normal? If yes then how long will it take to get better? What's the cause for it and what should be the solution to fix it?
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Let your cosmetic dentist be your guide. If you like the work that they have done, they will explain the different labs that they use.
I commonly use three labs, as veneers and the aesthetic challenges can be graded. Not everyone has the same needs and demands, so although you need a...
I'm interested to know what kind of veneers you have. It sounds like you have resin veneers, not porcelain. I say this because it is very hard to stain porcelain veneers, because it's kind of like trying to stain your toilet bowl. Resin on the other hand, is very easy to stain. If your res...
Sorry to hear about your health issues. I've been making veneers for over thirty years and have never had any complications similar to what you describe. Let us know how it works out and what your dentist recommends.
